ELYRIA -- A three-year drug investigation culminated in the confiscation of approximately $1.2 million worth of PCP found in a Lorain man's Porsche Panamera and Cadillac Escalade and arrest of the man on federal drug and weapon charges.

John Henry Allen, 48, was arrested last November during a traffic stop in Westlake and is facing federal charges for knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to distribute at least one kilogram or more of a mixture or a substance containing a detectable amount of PCP and knowingly possessing and effecting interstate commerce with a firearm.

Authorities found two-2 gallon jugs of PCP concealed in containers of Lipton Sweet Tea in Allen's Porsche on Nov. 5, 2012 when they raided a storage locker on Lake Road in Vermilion. A loaded handgun was also recovered from the storage locker but was not stolen.

Allen was arrested the same day during a traffic stop in Westlake on I-90 after authorities found another gallon of PCP in the back of his Escalade, according to Lorain County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Dennis Cavanaugh, who also heads the Lorain County Drug Task Force.

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A total of 111,364 milliliters of PCP were recovered in total. The drug sells for $120 to $140 a gram, said Cavanaugh.

Authorities were able to identify Allen as a suspect after they linked him to cocaine being brought from Mexico to the area, Cavanaugh said.

Allen has been under investigation since 2009 for drug trafficking.

"During this lengthy investigation, we had indication of mules carrying dope and money from Texas and coming back our way," Cavanaugh said.

"Close to $1 million was interdicted during the stops from Texas, but no drugs were recovered," he added.

Prior to his arrest, Allen changed his cocaine operation and connected with PCP suppliers in San Francisco, Cavanaugh said.

Over the last eight months, Allen has been receiving PCP through the mail and distributing the drug in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties, he added.

"If you're dealing in this big of quantity, you are a main distributor," Cavanaugh said. "We got some good source information that developed. Obviously, federal involvement with other agencies allows you to connect the dots and start an investigation."

Authorities also seized $7,000 in cash at Allen's home, 3302 Church Drive, and several "documents supporting their case," said Lorain Police Sgt. Tom Nimon.

PCP is manufactured in a lab with different household chemicals and is commonly dipped in a cigarette or turned into powder, authorities said.

"People become very paranoid and unbelievingly strong," Nimon said. "They feel no pain and get super-human strength. In the past it's taken six or seven guys to get someone under control."

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office, Lorain Narcotics Bureau, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency participated in the investigation.

Allen is being held by the U.S. Marshals Office and awaiting arraignment which is set for April 18. If convicted, he could face 20 years to life in prison, Cavanaugh said.